The Ultimate NYC Nightmare: Man Spotted in Subway Wearing a “Live Roach” Jacket

A video is making the rounds on social media after a commuter at a Manhattan subway station spotted a man wearing what can only be described as a “living” garment. The unidentified man was filmed wearing a clear, multi-pocketed plastic jacket that appeared to be crawling with hundreds of live cockroaches.

While some viewers on TikTok and X have speculated that this is a bizarre piece of performance art or a “pests-as-fashion” statement, the majority of New Yorkers have reacted with a mix of horror and morbid fascination.